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Saturday, February 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Meals of Grand Island volunteers packaged 6,480 nutrient-rich meals costing $1,036 in just two hours to combat hunger locally and globally. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island introduces 'Bigs with Badges,' a mentorship initiative connecting first responders with youth, funded by a $12,000 donation from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department announced a 14.37% decrease in the overall crime rate for 2024, aiming for an additional 20% reduction in 2025 with a focus on leadership, community engagement, strategic policing, and visibility. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Grand Island's Parks & Recreation Department is set to hold its second open house on February 13 to discuss their master plan and reflect on community feedback from the first meeting. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Tadlock was arrested in Grand Island for making terroristic threats and using a weapon during a disturbance where she allegedly threatened a man with a knife. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Hector Tarango was sentenced to four years probation for possession of a controlled substance, following a drug raid in Hall County that uncovered drugs and resulted in animals being seized and children placed in protective custody. Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Nebraska Regional Airport received the 2024 Project of the Year award for significant safety enhancements, including the installation of energy-efficient lighting and modernized navigation systems. KSNB
- ➤ Grand Island has employed a lobbyist for $3,000 a month to advocate for the preservation of the Good Life District program amid legislative consideration to disband it. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Senior High football program will see a leadership change as Creighton Reed steps down, with Jeff McQuinn stepping in as interim coach. KSNB
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B.J. Jamison Live at Grand Island Casino
B.J. Jamison will perform live at the Grand Island Casino Resort, featuring an evening of music and entertainment.
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Heartland Hoops Classic - Grand Island
The Heartland Hoops Classic is a competitive one-day high school basketball event featuring unique inter-class match-ups at the Heartland Events Center.
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Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships 2025
The Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships will feature athletes from around the state showcasing their skills at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.
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Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championship in Grand Island
The Nebraska State Cheer & Dance event will feature competitive cheerleading and dance performances at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, NE.
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Weekend of Wheels Auto Show
The Weekend of Wheels is an auto show at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center featuring adult admission for $12 and free entry for children under 12.
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